Quefrency Split Keyboard Build

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lucar

26 Mar 2019, 12:50

Hello,

I built this Quefrency split keyboard starting from the pcbs...

Parts List:
- Quefrency 65% Split Staggered Keyboard PCBs
- N. 70 stock, lubed, Gateron yellow switches
- GMK "Monochrome" double shot keycaps
- Laser cut, top and bottom stainless steel plates
- 3D printed, middle layer
- N. 4 aluminimum feet
- N. 2 Pro Micro controller
- Screws
- TRRS metal sleeved cable

It took a while to have the parts cut, printed etc. , but here it is:

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Here is the assembly video:
Cheers!
Luca
Last edited by lucar on 26 Mar 2019, 13:15, edited 1 time in total.

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AMongoose

26 Mar 2019, 12:52

Cool build!
That cable is awesome, I hope you have a matching one for the usb.

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lucar

26 Mar 2019, 13:14

AMongoose wrote:
26 Mar 2019, 12:52
Cool build!
That cable is awesome, I hope you have a matching one for the usb.
I didn't find a matching one, instead, I'm waiting for a black sleeved 90 degr magnetic cable form china.
The Pro Micro micro-usb connector is too weak for normal use. I already broke one.

:)

Lanrefni

26 Mar 2019, 19:50

lucar wrote:
26 Mar 2019, 13:14
AMongoose wrote:
26 Mar 2019, 12:52
Cool build!
That cable is awesome, I hope you have a matching one for the usb.
I didn't find a matching one, instead, I'm waiting for a black sleeved 90 degr magnetic cable form china.
The Pro Micro micro-usb connector is too weak for normal use. I already broke one.

:)
That's why I put a drop of epoxy/glue where the usb socket meets the pcb,makes it harder to rip it off by accident.

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pixelheresy

26 Mar 2019, 20:47

Lanrefni wrote:
26 Mar 2019, 19:50
That's why I put a drop of epoxy/glue where the usb socket meets the pcb,makes it harder to rip it off by accident.
Yeah, did that with one on my recent Quefrency build, actually. Good thing both controllers can control the board, until I find the time to desolder and replace the Pro Micro...

Great little kit, actually. Started teaching my 8 year old daughter how to solder with the copious diodes on the board.

Mine has salvaged vintage Cherry MX pale blues, which are really nice feeling, despite my coworker snickering at me when I bring it to meetings.

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Laser
emacs -nw

11 Apr 2019, 12:00

Nice build! For the 3d printed middle layer, what printing setttings did you use? (infill and stuff) Thanks! :)

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